NUWC Supports Robotics Competition at University of Rhode Island
Department.NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869. Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Andros Island in the Bahamas, as well as test facilities at Seneca Lake and Fisher's Island, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond, Connecticut
OTE Corp Signs $3.5M Deal for OTEC Installation at US Army Base
, DCO Energy will develop a comprehensive OTEC system design that includes project load analysis, conceptual engineering, and cost estimation.This collaboration builds on DCO and OTE Corp.'s expertise, demonstrated in prior projects such as a seawater cooling system design for a major resort in the Bahamas and a 7.5 MW OTEC conceptual design for Bahamas Power and Light.OTE Corp’s OTEC technology is designed to harness natural ocean temperature differences to generate clean, continuous power and desalinated water.This approach aligns with the Army’s commitment to energy security, sustainability
NUWC Employee Shares Family Legacy with USS Fort Lauderdale
.”NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869. Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Andros Island in the Bahamas, as well as test facilities at Seneca Lake and Fisher's Island, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond, Connecticut
NUWC Newport Engineer receives 2024 NDIA Medal
, Connecticut.NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869. Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Andros Island in the Bahamas, as well as test facilities at Seneca Lake and Fisher's Island, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond, Connecticut
Billions in Lost Treasure: How Modern Technology Is Revealing Hidden Riches from the Depths!
the world's oceans are notoriously abundant with treasure-filled wrecks, drawing the interest of treasure hunters and marine archaeologists alike. Of particular note is the Caribbean Sea; as it served as a major route for Spanish treasure fleets returning home from America via Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas - leaving wrecks from these fleets behind such as 1715 Fleet which was severely damaged during a hurricane.Indian Ocean waters are notorious for hiding vast riches, with treasure ships such as Flor de la Mar and other East India Company vessels being lost due to storms or battles. Southeast Asia
How the Blue Economy Will Shape the Future of Canada’s Oceans
of Canada’s ocean economies will be felt throughout the country and will set an example for nations around the world.But what is a blue economy? And what makes it different from business as usual?The term blue economy was first championed by small-island developing countries, including Fiji, Bahamas and Palau, to bring more local benefits from ocean industries. Developing a blue economy means establishing ocean spaces and industries that are socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically profitable.Canada has been a key player in these efforts, including by supporting the
NUWC Newport Names Chhim Head of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems
warfare.NUWC Newport is the oldest warfare center in the country, tracing its heritage to the Naval Torpedo Station established on Goat Island in Newport Harbor in 1869. Commanded by Capt. Chad Hennings, NUWC Newport maintains major detachments in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Andros Island in the Bahamas, as well as test facilities at Seneca Lake and Fisher's Island, New York, Leesburg, Florida, and Dodge Pond, Connecticut
UN Deep-sea Mining Rules Unlikely to be Completed by 2023 Deadline, Latam Countries Say
Group, one of several regional groupings at the ISA, said the ISA Council might not be able to finalize and adopt the required regulations within the two-year period, adding that delegations are far from reaching agreement on key issues.The Latin American and Caribbean Group includes Argentina, the Bahamas, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago.The African Group in July also criticized the fast-tracking of negotiations, saying the task of agreeing on regulations by mid-2023 is “seemingly insurmountable”.Deep-sea mining involves
Largest Coral Reef Survey and Mapping Expedition Completed
of the status and major threats to coral reefs at a critical point in time. These findings will be used as a benchmark for future research and analysis. They can also help countries prioritize areas for conservation and track changes to their reefs over time. “Several countries, including The Bahamas, Jamaica, Fiji, and the Cook Islands, used data collected on the Expedition to enact new conservation measures, such as marine protected areas and fishery closures, to protect their reefs.”What the Expedition found was just as remarkable as what it took to collect the data. Evidence of the
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